While it has been nearly two years since he last pitched in an MLB game, Ohtani owns a 3.01 career ERA with 608 strikeouts in 481.2 innings pitched. With this type of talent nearing a return, it makes sense why the Dodgers view Ohtani as the type of pitching reinforcement that can supplant the need for a trade.

Dodgers fans are hoping to see Shohei Ohtani pitching soon, but a recent update from Dave Roberts has that idea on pause.

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar DH and starting-pitcher-in-waiting Shohei Ohtani on Tuesday became the first slugger in Major League Baseball to reach 20 home runs in 2025. Here's a look at No. 20, which came off Tanner Bibee of the Cleveland Guardians: